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Hardknott Pass Climb – Birker Fell loop from Eskdale

Hardknott Pass Climb – Birker Fell loop from Eskdale

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Hardknott Pass Climb – Birker Fell loop from Eskdale

01:20

27.2km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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989 m

The Woolpack Inn

Highlight • Pub

Decent parking spot to hike Green Crag. Pay at the pub or get there early as I did and just have a polite coffee in the pub on your return. …

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1.37 km

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is …

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5.90 km

Hardknott Pass Climb

Highlight • Climb

Whilst you have 3-4 miles to change your mind, they mean it, Hardknott lies beyond!

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10.1 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road to cycle not a lot of traffic

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11.0 km

Top of Birker Fell

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fantastic views coupled with a fantastic climb. An excellent part of the Lakes and Dales Loop and a harsh warm up if you overnighted in Eskdale.

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11.5 km

Birker Fell

Highlight • Summit

Possibly the best of all the Lake District fells. Arguably.

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13.8 km

The Crosby Snack Shed

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent little hidden unexpected Caf on top of Birker Fell

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21.3 km

River Esk Swimming Spot

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic spot for a picnic and a swim in the river Esk.

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27.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

428 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

23°C

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Hardknott Pass Climb – Birker Fell loop from Eskdale

The Woolpack Inn

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

Hardknott Pass Climb

Birker Fell Road

Top of Birker Fell

Birker Fell

The Crosby Snack Shed

River Esk Swimming Spot

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